We all strive to be memorable. But leaving a lasting impression on someone we've just met isn't always easy. It also isn't impossible. As it turns out, with the right words and actions, almost anyone can create a captivating presence. To help you figure out how to do...
Most people need one or two (maybe ten) motivational triggers to start working out. Science works really hard to provide you with those triggers. Here’s one you probably didn’t know about: your physical fitness actually correlates with the size of your brain. Run Forest, run Researcher Nicole L....
Becoming CPR certified can be quick, easy to learn and affordable if you know your options. You never know when someone may need CPR, having the know-how to resuscitate someone in need is a pretty cool feeling. Did you know that sudden cardiac arrest is...
The summer months bring with them no school, family vacations, and frozen treats. But they also bring rising temperatures and a blazing hot sun. Although the heat makes for ideal pool time, it can also bring heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat strokes. The heat...
To avoid stroke later in life you should stay fit in your 40s, according to research carried out at the University of Texas. The study, published in the journal Stroke, finds that people who stay fit in their mid to late 40s are a third less...
Research about productivity teaches us one clear lesson: Multitasking doesn't work. So what are busybodies of the 21st century to do? According to users on the question-and-answer site Quora, there are a range of daily behaviors people can tweak — even just slightly — to free up lots of extra time...
I'm a university professor, with three years' teaching experience at Columbia and four at Yale. These are the 10 things I've suggested to pretty much all the students who've ever walked through my door for office hours. I don't think the advice applies just to the...
Certified Nurse Assistants Week is June 9-16. Nursing assistants, also known as nurse aides, direct care workers, caregivers, certified nursing assistants, geriatric aides, unlicensed assistive personnel, orderlies, home health aides, or hospital attendants, provide hands-on care and perform routine tasks under the supervision of nursing and medical...
How even shy people can master the art of schmoozing. It’s hard out there for an introvert—especially when it comes to working a room. For the less outgoing, "attending a networking event can be like diving into a mosh pit," says Nancy Ancowitz, business communication coach...